Canalicchio di Sopra, Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Standard - 75cl
- Vintage2021
- ABV14
- ColourRed
- ProducerCanalicchio di Sopra
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- Sub RegionBrunello di Montalcino
- DesignationDOCG
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- Drinking RecommendationDrinking well already and will keep improving with more time in the cellar.
- Drinking Period2026 – 2042
- Avg. Critic Score4.5★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Beautifully balanced and polished, the Canalicchio di Sopra 2021 Brunello di Montalcino shows delicate mineral notes that frame cassis, blue flower and sweet Sangiovese aromatics. The wine is taut and energetic, driven by fine tension that carries through a mid-weight palate with length and silky, well-managed tannins, resulting in an elegant yet accessible expression. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine is sourced from fruit drawn across 10 hectares of vines over 10 years of age from the Canalicchio and Montosoli sites. Production totals 38,241 bottles, including larger formats.
- Drinking Window: 2026 - 2042
- Reviewer Name: Monica Larner
- Review Date: January 2026
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is explosive in the glass, with waves of crushed rocks, savory herbs, nuances of split pine and dried strawberries. It communicates both juiciness and refinement, with crystalline mineral tones contrasting racy red and black fruits. The 2021 leaves the senses drenched in primary concentration as a sour twang of citrus mingles with fine tannins through the dramatically long finale. Despite having separated out the single-vineyard wines over the years, I am continually impressed with Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello.
- Drinking Window: 2028 - 2044
- Reviewer Name: Eric Guido
- Review Date: November 2025